Halfway Home and Rounding Third
In order to give some insight into what buyers might expect from how the freshmen sires of 2016 are doing, we’ve come up with some statistical compilations to project where they might be long-term.
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Jay Wow First Winner for Jersey Town
Presque Isle Downs juvenile victor Jay Wow became the first winner for Darby Dan Farm sire Jersey Town July 6.
Little Nappy is Shackleford's First Winner
Colt won a 4 1/2-furlong maiden special weight at Gulfstream Park by a nose May 27.
Gainesway's Tapizar Has First Winner
Gainesway's grade I-winning freshman stallion Tapizar got his first winner May 26 in a $40,000 maiden special weight at Gulfstream Park.
F-T Under Tack Show Works Begin in Rain
With steady rain falling, the under tack show for the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2-year-olds in training sale began May 17, with two juveniles sharing the top eighth of a mile workout time of :10 and four equaling the best quarter-mile time of :21 3/5.
Firing Line, Masochistic Aim for Del Mar
Two of Southern California's standout horses of 2015 took early steps toward their season debuts May 10 at Santa Anita Park, and both figure to return to racing sometime over the summer at Del Mar.
First Starters for Stay Thirsty, Shackleford
Thirstforlife to make first start in Churchill Downs stakes.
OBS Sale Opens on Strong Note
Topped by an Into Mischief colt bought by Spendthrift Farm for $335,000, the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Co.’s April sale of 2-year-olds in training began on a strong note April 19, with across-the-board increases in gross, average, and median prices.
First Winner for To Honor and Serve
Gainesway stallion To Honor and Serve was represented by his first winner April 19 when his first starter, French General, won his debut in the second race at Turf Paradise.
Shackleford Colt Flashes Speed in OBS Work
During the April 14 under tack session for the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Co’s spring 2-year-olds in training sale, a son of Shackleford breezed a quarter-mile in :20 2/5, the fastest at the distance so far during the first four of six workout sessions.
Fastest OBS Work Times Equaled
Workouts for next week's Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's April spring sale of 2-year-olds in training continued April 12, with three horses equaling the fastest breeze time for an eighth of a mile.
Freshman Sires of 2016: Conclusion
Judging by how they looked at Gulfstream and Ocala, the seven by Hansen left little doubt that he will help establish Tapit as an emerging sire-of-sires.
Horses to Watch for OBS Day 1
Following is a list of horses to watch during the first session of the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co.'s sale of 2-year-olds in training that begins March 15 at 11 a.m. EDT.
14 Share Fastest Workout Time at OBS
Three Into Mischief fillies and offspring of four freshmen sires were among 14 horses that shared the fastest eighth of a mile workout time of :09 4/5 during the March 9 first of three under tack workout sessions.
Union Rags Colt Tops F-T Six-Figure Group
The Wavertree Stables consignment was the highest-priced colt not to hit $1M at the Fasig-Tipton Florida sale March 2. Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert selected him for Charles Chu's Baoma Corp.
Naughty Natisha Dies at 22
Naughty Natisha, the dam of 2007 New York-bred horse of the year Naughty New Yorker, died Feb. 24 at Stepwise Farm near Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
Slideshow: Training Progeny of Bernardini
In this continuing series about top horses sired by popular sires, trainers share their views on Bernardini's offspring. view slideshow
The Enduring Legacy of Darby Dan Farm
A new partnership called Darby Dan Farm Racing resurrected the famous Darby Dan silks for a colt named Manitoulin, a son of Soaring Softly, who finished fifth in his maiden special weight debut Nov. 22.
ITBOA Online Stallion Season Auction Underway
The Iowa Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association is conducting an online auction of seasons to more than 180 stallions from 16 states.
Keeneland: $190,000 Graydar Colt Leads Gains
A $190,000 weanling colt by first-crop sire Graydar and the $180,000 broodmare prospect Judy Legend were the six-figure lots at the Keeneland November sale's 10th session, which posted sharp gains.
Darby Dan Sets Fee for Tapiture
Darby Dan Farm's schedule of 2016 fees is unchanged from 2015 apart from new additions Tapiture ($7,500) and Sky Kingdom ($5,000).
Gainesway Announces 2016 Stud Fees
Gainesway Farm announced Thursday, Nov. 5 that Tapit, well on his way to a second straight season as leading sire, will again stand for $300,000 in 2016.
McGaughey Targets Elusive Win With Honor Code
The Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) is one of the few big U.S. races to elude Racing Hall of Fame trainer Shug McGaughey, who will send out Honor Code in the race on Saturday.
Honor Code to Prepare for Classic at Belmont
Hall of Fame trainer Shug McGaughey will prepare Honor Code in New York for the two-time grade I winner's planned Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) start Oct. 31 at Keeneland.
Honor Code Towers Over Kelso Handicap Field
In his final prep before an expected start in the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I), Honor Code will face six rivals in the $400,000 Kelso Handicap (gr. II) Oct. 3 at Belmont Park.
| Horse | Trainer | Breeder / Owner |
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| Bizzy Caroline | Kenneth G. McPeek |
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| Dream Peace (IRE) | Chad C. Brown |
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| Gallant Fields | Richard E. Dutrow, Jr. |
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| Golddigger's Boy | Ramon Preciado |
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| Halo Dolly | Jerry Hollendorfer |
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| Hessonite | David G. Donk |
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| Hit It Rich | Claude R. McGaughey III |
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| I'm A Dreamer (IRE) | David Simcock |
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| Isn't He Perfect | Eugene Reiff |
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| Jersey Town | Barclay Tagg |
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| Nahrain (GB) | Roger Varian |
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| Pacific Ocean | Kelly J. Breen |
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| Shackleford | Dale L. Romans |
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| Starformer | William I. Mott |
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| Tapizar | Steven M. Asmussen |
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| To Honor and Serve | William I. Mott |
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| Trickmeister | Daniel J. Lopez |
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| Zagora (FR) | Chad C. Brown |
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